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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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